What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Development Specialist position at PHDC?
A Senior Development Specialist performs highly specialized and technical work in support of public and privately assisted programs and projects generally designed to produce community development projects including, but not limited to, business, economic and residential developments. Employees in this class perform duties under the general supervision and assignment of the Senior Vice President, Land Management. Employees have a wide range of general responsibilities including assisting the SVP in monitoring project developments, analysis of financial feasibility and preparation of documentation relating to major development projects, preparation of marketing information, preparation of funding proposals, providing technical assistance through existing and innovative forums, workshops and programs, and communicating program policies and procedures for profit and non-profit corporations.
Employees in this class must be able to train other Development and Housing Development Specialist, monitor their work assignments, and perform other related duties as directed by the SVP.
Contact with representatives of community groups, contractors and other agency departments and related housing agencies to coordinate project activities and resolve complaints relating to project developments are significant aspects of the work.
PHDC offers a generous benefits package, including:
- Superior health insurance (including prescription, vision, and dental)
- Generous retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Deferred compensation
- Paid vacation and sick time
- And much more!
ONCE HIRED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BECOME A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENCY STATUS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
PHDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.